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  By: Simon Majadibodu  News anchor Thembekile Mrototo is saying his final goodbyes to Newzroom Afrika. Photo: X / @ThembiMrototo News anchor Thembekile Mrototo is bidding farewell to the Newzroom Africa. The broadcaster announced on his social media that his final news bulletin will be on January 31. “ LEAVING… Today is my last day @Newzroom405.  I have resigned from the channel and my last show will be at 6pm tonight,” he said in a social media post. “Thank you to all the colleagues who’ve contributed to the many wonderful broadcasts since 2021.  THANK YOU for watching and being so generous with your feedback.” Click here to see his post:  https://x.com/thembimrototo/status/1752617314199949675?s=46 Thembekile Mrototo leaves 24 hour news channel, Newzroom Afrika after 3 years. Photo: X / @TvblogbyMLU Meanwhile, responding to one of his followers on X (previously known as Twitter) he said that he will be back on television screens before the national elections. His fans and industry ma

By: Simon Majadibodu  Gauteng provincial police commissioner Lieutenant General Elias Mawela is retiring after serving for nearly four decades. Photo: Facebook / South African Police Service   The South African Police Service is bidding farewell to the Gauteng provincial police commissioner Lieutenant General Elias Mawela. SAPS national police spokesperson Brigadier Athlenda Mathe announced in a statement that today on January 31, is the last day of the police veteran after serving for nearly four decades. “Today, Lieutenant General Mawela will hang up his boots as he bows out of service after 39 years of uninterrupted, loyal and dedicated service,” Mathe said. “Mawela joined the SAPS as a student Constable in 1984 where he started serving in the Mamelodi policing precinct and worked his way up in the ranks to the level of Lieutenant General in 2011.” Outgoing Gauteng provincial police commissioner Elias Mawela has been hailed as the man of action. Photo: Facebook / South African Polic

 By: Simon Majadibodu  Rapper Shebeshxt has been involved in a horrific car crash near Goseame Open Makert in Polokwane, Limpopo. Photo: Facebook / Shebeshxt Maburna Shxtah / Khomotso Elron Limpopo-born rapper Shebeshxt has been involved in a horrific car crash. According to Khomotso Elron's Facebook post, the rapper, real name Lehlogonolo Chauke, was involved in a car accident near the Goseame Open Market in Polokwane, Limpopo. The accident occurred on January 30, in the afternoon. Ambulance hitmaker Lehlogonolo Chauke popularly known as Shebeshxt has been involved in a car accident. Photo: Facebook / Khomotso Elron The Ambulance rapper, who is also known as “ President Yama 2k ,” was spotted taking photos with his fans near the scene of the accident. However, no injuries or fatalities were reported as a result of the car incident. Limpopo-born rapper Shebeshxt (in a black cap) taking pictures with his fans near the accident scene. Photo: Facebook / Khomotso Elron His fans and s

By: Simon Majadibodu   Jonas Kgakishi Moshabi (18) was named as one of the top-performing matriculants by the minister of basic education Angie Motshekga. Photo: Supplied   It started as a dream for him to become a top-performing matriculant, and it eventually turned into a reality. Top achiever, Jonas  Kgakishi Moshabi of Seritarita High School in Mapela village, Mokopane, Limpopo said it has always been his dream to grace the national stage. On January 18, Minister of Basic Education Angie Motshekga recognized him as one of the top-performing matriculants, making that a reality. He bagged seven distinctions, including a 100% for both Mathematics and Geography. The 18-year-old Armoed-born, from Mokopane, said that when he received an email from the Department of Education, he was in disbelief. "I was asleep stressing about the results, and I woke up and checked my emails, and I was so shocked and happy at the same time that finally I made it," he said. Top achiever, Jonas Kg

By: Simon Majadibodu  Malose Kleinbooi Mautla has achieved 93% pass rate on the matric results of 2023, on the subject of Business Studies. Photo: Supplied / Facebook   “I spent the entire year arguing with the learners that I taught, but now we are full of joy," said a teacher who achieved an excellent 93% pass rate on the subject - Business Studies. I am sure you are wondering who the educator is. His name is Malose Kleinbooi Mautla, and he is from Makekeng village in Mokopane, Limpopo. He teaches at Matopa Senior Secondary School, which falls under the Bakernburg South Circuit, where he matriculated. " Mr Spoy ," as his learners addressed him, said that he had to put in blood, sweat, and tears to achieve these outstanding results.  He explained that the outcomes did not surprise him because they were the result of the sweat of his brow. Hard work and dedication has paid for Business Studies teacher Malose Kleinbooi Mautla as he achieved 93% pass rate. Photo: Supplied

By: Simon Majadibodu  A four-year-old toddler has died after choking a marula fruit at Kauletsi village in Lephalale, Limpopo. Photo: Pixaby The South African Police Service in Limpopo is urging parents and guardians to exercise caution and vigilance at all times for the safety of their children. This comes after a four-year-old girl has passed on after choking on a marula fruit at Kauletsi village, in Lephalale. The police said in a statement that the incident occurred on January 18, at around 19:15. Limpopo police provincial spokesperson Colonel Malesela Ledwaba said the deceased child was identified as Phologo Machaba. Limpopo police provincial spokesperson Colonel Malesela Ledwaba said the toddler was playing with other children when she ingested the marula fruit. Photo: Internet  “Phologo Machaba, was among a group of child playing when she ingested a marula fruit. Regrettably, the fruit became lodged in her throat and caused her to choke. Despite being rushed to Witpoort hospital

By: Simon Majadibodu SABC’s group executive for radio, Nada Wotshela has announced that the Metro FM Music Awards will be held on Freedom Day, on April 24 . Photo: X / @METROFMSA The Metro FM Music Awards (MMAs) are set to be held on Freedom Day, on April 24. This was announced during a launch which was held in Mpumalanga, at Kruger Gate Hotel on January 18. The SABC’s biggest commercial radio station, launched the much-anticipated 2024 installment of its flagship and music awards ceremony. SABC group executive for radio, Nada Wotshela said the prestigious MMAs will be hosted by the Mpumalanga Provincial Government, in Mbombela. Metro FM Music Awards to be held in Mpumalanga province in Mbombela, on Freedom Day. Photo: X / @METROFMSA “It is quite fitting that this year’s awards ceremony is hosted on freedom day as music has always played an integral part in influencing and shaping urban culture in South Africa,” said Wotshela. She went on to say that instalment of the awards is a demon

By Simon Majadibodu  Klaas Tebogo Makondo,teaches at George Langa High School in Bakernburg, Mokopane in Limpopo and has achieved exceptional matric results for the class of 2023. Photo: Supplied / Facebook  Walking up early in morning preparing for lessons has paid off for this committed educator, who got incredible outcomes for the 2023 matric class.  Klaas Tebogo Makondo, a Physical Sciences educator at George Langa High School in Bakernburg, Mokopane, in Limpopo province, is beaming with pride after achieving great results. This comes after Minister of Basic Education Angie Motsekga announced yesterday on January 18, that the pass rate for the matric class of 2023 is 82,3%. Klaas Tebogo Makondo has achieved 83,3% pass rate in Physical Sciences for the matric class of 2023. Photo: Supplied   Makondo got an outstanding 83.3% pass rate in Physical Sciences, which he defined as hard work and dedication to his job.  "I am over the moon because it was not easy at all, but through di

 By Simon Majadibodu Minister of Basic Education has announces the results of the 2023 National Senior Certification, at MTN Innovation Centre, in Randburg, north of Johannesburg. Photo: X / @DBE_SA Halala, the Matric Class of 2023 has achieved a pass rate of 82,9% This was announced by the Minister of Basic Education Angie Motshekga on January 18 evening, at the MTN Innovation Centre, in Randburg, north of Johannesburg. The national pass rate has increased by 2,89% from the 2022 pass rate of 80,1%. A total of 897, 775 candidates wrote the National Senior Certificate.  Meanwhile, 715, 719 full time candidates enrolled to write the examinations and of those 577, 983 passed, while 182, 056 candidates enrolled for part time. The Matrix Class of 2023 has achieved a pass rate of 82,9%. Photo: Facebook  Provincial Performance: Free State province retained its one spot with a pass rate of 89,03%, an increase of 0,5% from 2022. KwaZulu-Natal took the second place and improved with a pass rate

 By Simon Majadibodu Five people from the same family were found dead in Endendale, in Pietermaritzburg. Photo: Pixaby Five people from the same family were found dead in their home, in Endendale, in Pietermaritzburg. According to the police, the bodies of the deceased were found by a family member on January 16. Mpumalanga police spokesperson Colonel Robert Netshiunda said that all the victims sustained head injuries and a blood-stained axe which is believed to have been used for murders  was found on the scene. Five fimaly members were found dead in their home in Endendale, Pietermaritzburg. Photo: Pixaby Netshiunda said: “When the police arrived on the scene, five bodies of an 85-year old woman, her 45-year-old daughter and her three children, 11-year-old twins and another one aged nine years old were found lying on the floor.” “Police are appealing to anyone who might have information that may assist in the investigation or about the whereabouts of the suspects to contact the neare

 By: Simon Majadibodu  Minister of Basic Education Angie Motshekga is expected to release the results of the 2023 National Senior Certificates. Photo: X / @DBE_SA Minister of Basic Education Angie Motshekga is set to release the much anticipated National Senior Certificate results for the Class of 2023, today on January 18, at Randburg, north of Johannesburg. Over 900 000 candidates who wrote their matric examinations between October and November last year will receive their results on January 19. According to reports, the results will indicate whether the Class of 2023 has improved on the 80,1% pass rate of the Class of 2022, who had to work through the Coronavirus pandemic. The province with the highest matric pass rate in 2022 was the Free State with 88,5% then followed by Gauteng with 84,4%. Minister of Basic Education Angie Motsekga together with Deputy Minister of Basic Education Dr Reginah Mhaula attends the ministerial breakfast of top achievers at MTN Innovation Centre, in Ran

 By: Simon Majadibodu  Eric Macheru who plays the character of Leeto Maputla on SABC1’s popular drama, Skeem Saam. Photo: SABC SABC1’s popular daily drama Skeem Saam will move to the new timeslot of 19:30, starting March 04. This was announced by the SABC by a statement stating that the  decision to move Skeem Saam to 19:30 is in line with the public broadcaster’s video entertainment’s strategy to amplify its primetime local drama offering to its viewers  strategy to amplify its prime-time local drama offering from 19:30 to 21:30pm. Skeem Saam  will join other popular dramas including  Generations – The Legacy ,  Uzalo  and SABC2’s  Muvhango  in the 19:30 to 21:30 prime-time slot. The SABC will host two hours of back-to-back drama on the SABC Video Entertainment platform, intentionally targeting a broader audience and ensuring the platform remains competitive.  Skeem Saam started gracing the screens in 2011 and was created by Winnie Serite.  The show is set in Johannesburg and Turfloop